deadlock — dead·lock / ded ˌläk/ n: a state of inaction resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions: as a: the state of a jury unable to agree on a verdict see also allen charge b: impasse … Law dictionary

deadlock — UK US /ˈdedlɒk/ noun [C or U] ► a situation in which people cannot agree and no progress can be made: a deadlock between sb (and sb) »There was deadlock between the directors and the negotiating committee. a deadlock in sth »The deadlock in the… … Financial and business terms

deadlock — dead lock , n. 1. A lock which is not self latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward. [1913 Webster] 2. A counteraction of things, which produces an entire stoppage; a complete obstruction of action. [1913 Webster] Things are at a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

deadlock — ► NOUN 1) a situation in which no progress can be made. 2) Brit. a lock operated by a key, as distinct from a spring lock. ► VERB ▪ cause to reach a deadlock … English terms dictionary

deadlock — [ded′läk΄] n. 1. a standstill resulting from the action of equal and opposed forces; stalemate 2. a tie between opponents in the course of a contest 3. DEADBOLT vt., vi. to bring or come to a deadlock … English World dictionary